Graettinger Trios Triumph In Fast Friday Night Basketball
Graettinger High School swept a triple header at the local gym Friday as the girls beat Rodman 86 to 14, the boys defeated Rodman 17 to 16, and the Graettinger seconds won 10 to 7. The seconds’ lineup included Johnson Reeves Noble Young Mills with Craven refereeing. The girls showed marked improvement since opening with Cylinder, building an 8 to 4 lead after one, 14 to 6 at the half, and widening in the third, led by Arlene Grodland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graettinger
High School
Redman Sextet
G. H
Boya
Willis Noble
Stanley Young
Alvin Mills
Wayne Cappen
Cylinder
Rodman
Arlene Grodland
Agatha Craven
Florence Conway
Irene Grodland
Phrones Conway
Agatha Gravan
Evelyn Elgenbast
Mildred Wikert
Virginia McDonad
Vivian Hayex
Mabel Santing
Irene Johnson
Bernice Johnson
Rev Roy Olson To Talk Here December 21
Rev Roy Olson a former chaplain and current Lutheran Prison Missions director will speak on crime prevention at First Lutheran church Graettinger on Friday December 21. He will also address Graettinger high school students that forenoon. He has worked with penal reform and youth, earning strong endorsements from educators and church leaders.
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Ray
Roy EB. Olson
Minnesota State Reformatory
Lutheran Prison Missions Department
Wil
First Lutheran
Graettingar
Olson
Taxpayers Urged to Call for Small Tax Refunds
County Treasurer C Nelson urges all taxpayers owed refunds for the second half of 1933 taxes paid before September 10 to call at his office. He notes hundreds of checks remain, many under 26 cents, and asks prompt collection at the county office.
Sturdevant and Gullord Wed in Forest City
Earl Sturdevant of Graettinger and Miss Beatrice Gullord of Brycelin were married Tuesday December 4 in the M E Parsonage Forest City Iowa with Rev Howard officiating. They will reside at Tuthven. The bride, long known in Greettinger, recently joined Loveall Hotel and Cafe staff. The groom, Graettinger native class of 28, is described as capable and of good character. The Times extends congratulations and best wishes.
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Ear R, Sturdevant
Graettinger
Beatrice Gullord
Brycelin
Minnesota
Forest City
Iowa
M. E. Parsonage
Howard
Tuthven
Graettinger High School
Times
Public Auction and Santa Visit at Graettinger Farm
Jensen and Mason public auction set for December 20 at Charley Jensen farm five miles south of Graettinger on Highway 17 starting at 1 PM. 88 head of livestock plus hay and farm items to be sold as dissolution of partnership between Measra Jensen and Mason. Includes 17 Holstein cows, yearlings, sows, hens, feed grinder, and 12 tons alfalfa hay. Grodland and Reaves auctioneers. Graettinger State Bank clerk. Santa Santa Suave to greet children with candy on December 19 and 20. church notes mentioned amid crowded columns.
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Charley Jensen
Howard Mason
Graettinger
Highway 17
Measra, Jensen, & Mason
Botte Poland
Norte
Grodland & Reaves
Avitionesrs
Graattinger State Bank
Timon
Baer and Miler Display In Four Round Exhibition
Champion Max Baer and Johnny Miler fought in Graettinger in a four round exhibition won by Miler after Baer’s powerful punch shook him. Reeves, Baumgartner, Masters and Frettem traveled from nearby towns to watch and discuss bringing Baer and Buddy Baer to Graettinger next summer with plans to match Buddy on Labor Day. Reeves praised Miler and O’Brien, and Hoffman promised to bring Baer brothers to town for future shows.
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Ben F. Reeves
Baer Brothers
Graettinger
Buddy
Baer
Ben I. Reeves
Max Baumgartner
Raymond Masters
Palmer Frettem
Immetsburg
Des Moines
Max Baer
Johnny Miler
Labor Day
Miler
Crowing Baer
Ben Reeves
Ancil Hoffman
Anl Hoffman
Max
Buddy Baer
Gruetjuinger
Middle West
Hoffman
Den
Mr. Reeves
O’brien
Ben
Reeves
McNulty
King Levinsky
Grachtinger
Luke Estate and John Luke Sale Announcement
Albert Luke administrator of William Luke's estate and his brother John Luke plan a joint sale at the Luke farm four miles east and 1.5 miles south of Groettinger on Tuesday December 18. Free lunch at noon. Ninety head of livestock plus machinery and household goods will be offered to divide the personal property. sale proceeds go to settle the estate with Grodland and Reeves as auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Luke
Orig
Ime
Grodland & Reeves
Guedoneers
Gracttinger State Bank
Snow in Florida Prompts Outpouring for Departed Friend
A garbled Florida note mentions the arrival of snow and a group from Emmetsburg including Charles Bples Thompson Dutch Thompson Claude Norris Alfred Shmonsen Floyd Mantera Mike Dinholzer and others. They send sympathy for their old friend Braulzyn who left God’s country and headed to Florida amid the storm.
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Florida
Des Moines
Santa Claus Visits Grach tinger on December 16
A garbled notice promises Santa Claus will appear Saturday December 16 in Grach tinger with free candy for boys and girls. It mentions ponies Ireland, plus unspecified activities and food items including pecans and fudge.
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Santa Claus
Grachtinger
Cat H Boye
Hia
Ireland
Renee
Anit
James Andersen Passes Away After Short Illness
James Andersen 47 a World War veteran died Monday night after a brief illness. Illness began Thursday with flu and complications. Funeral held this morning with a requiem Mass at the Catholic church and a military funeral. Burial in Catholic cemetery. He is survived by his wife six children and one brother.
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James Andersen
Andersen
Trather Alan
Mr. Andersen
Anderson
M. Anderson
Next Weeck
Father Flanagan Appeals for Homeless Boys This Christmas
Reverend E J Flanagan writes to supporters about 200 homeless boys at Santa Clara Home facing empty cupboards and ruined gardens after a hard year. He pleads for any donation to ensure Santa Claus visits and each boy receives a toy or gift this Christmas, expressing gratitude in advance for gifts and blessings.
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Santa Claus
Eou
E. J. Flanagan
Beautiful Quilt Display by Happy Day Club at Lewison's
The Happy Day club presents a beautiful quilt on display at Lewison Furniture Co. The quilt was crafted by a group of artists and the club invites ladies of Grachinger and nearby areas to stop and view this textile art.
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Lewison
Happy Day Club
Lewison Furniture Co
The
Times
Stores Well Stocked For Christmas Season In Graettinger
Graettinger stores display festive assortments with Christmas and grocery meat specials. Advertisements highlight big furniture sale at Clavinson's and Santa visit dates December 16 19 and 22 with free candy. A free pony ride event is planned for December 12 with a free rider for children.
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Graettinger
Clavinson’s
Frea
Community Christmas Tree Erected on Robbins Avenue
American Legion boys and others worked to erect the community Christmas tree on Robbins Avenue and string colored lights. Santa Claus will visit Greatfinger on December 15 with free candy for all children, return December 19 with a wagon ride, and visit December 22 with more candy, inviting all boys and girls to see him.
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Graetlinger
Teeland
Robbins Avenue
Santa Claus
Graettinger
Greatfinger
A. A. Axelton Reaches 86. Nordic Inventor and Pioneer
A. A. Axelton, longtime Graettinger resident and celebrated inventor, celebrated his 86th birthday on Saturday December Std. He contributed to pump design with the double action pump and operated the second automobile in town. Now a locksmith and gunsmith, he is proud of his large family and hopes to reach 100.
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A. A. Axelton
Mr. Axelton
Mid-West
Axelton
Graettinger
A Fine Cut Of New Lost Island Lutheran Church
The Ruthven Free Press reports the dedication of a fine new Lost Island Lutheran Church in Lost Island township on Sunday December 2. Pastor Rev M Mandsager from Grachtinger led the service succeeding Rev S C Sande who left in 1924. The history notes Our Savior's Lutheran Church began May 10, 1872 with an 1891 edifice. the old building burned last March and was quickly replaced, praised for the congregation and their sacrifices.
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Lost Island Township
Ruthven
S. C. Sande
John Simonzen
Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
Lost Island
the Times
M. Mandsager
Winter Weather Delivers Damp, Raw Conditions
The story notes damp raw weather with cold spells: Monday night the thermometer fell to 8 below zero at 10 30 pm and last week the county was 18 below. Relief began Wednesday as the first day of relief since November 30 with new snow and roads open.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercury Ragi
Mrs. Henningsen Shows Improvement After Pneumonia
Mrs. Chiia Henningsen is much improved from a recent attack of pneumonia. Friends are pleased by the health update as Mrs. Henningsen had a brief pneumonia episode last August.
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Chiia Henningsen
Chris Henningsen
Henningsen
Crime Without Passion and She Lit Me Not at Local Theatre
A historical notice lists shows for December 18 and 19 featuring Crime Without Passion with Claude Rains in Teatime 1-22 and She Lit Me Not starring Bing Crosby Miriam Hopkins and Kitty Carliale in a combined theater program.
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Claude Rains
Bing Crosby
Miriam Hopkins
Kitty Carliale
Santa Claus visits Graettinger week of December events
Santa Claus comes to Graettinger this Saturday at 2 PM with candy for local youngsters. He returns Wednesday December 19 with Iceland ponies and a driver from the far north for rides and free candy, all day. Another visit is planned Saturday December 22 for more candy and treats before Christmas Eve home visits.
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Santa Claus
Graettinger
Santa Arts
Iceland
Jeandy
Santa
Auto Drivers Warned Over George Hill Coasting Spot
The mayor warns auto drivers that the George hill in the town’s south part is closed to traffic for winter and set aside for coasting only. The area is safe from traffic except at the Martin Myhre residence corner where drivers should proceed cautiously. Children have enjoyed sleds skis and toboggans on the hill since November and it remains the town’s popular spot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Alvin Johnson Honored At Cedar Falls
Four Iowa State Teacher college students will be initiated into Sigma Tau Delta, the national honorary fraternity for writers. Frances Stuter and Florence Buckwalter are named, with Jacar Lyons, Everett Sohnson, Graettingér Ta, and others attached to the Cedar Falls ceremony.
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Cedar Falle
Iowa State
Sigma Tau Delta
Satur
Frances Stuter
Florence Buckwalter
Jacar Lyons
Everett
Sohnson
Graettingér
Catholic Cemetery Association Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of the Catholic Cemetery Association will be held at Mrs. D. Hetary's home in Spettinger Saturday at 2. Mrs. Frank Carney serves as president and Carty is secretary. All members are urged to attend.
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Hetary
Spettinger
Frank Carney
Presient Carty
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Roy Olson
J. Norris
Ord. Norris
Norris
Neve
Dowbt
C. Nelson
Earl Sturdevant
Benedict
Will Reaide
Jensen & Mason
John Luke
Father Flanagan
New Lost Island
New Lost Island Church
Hawkeye Theatre
Loratta Young
Charles Boyer
Jean Parker
Alvin Johnson
Cedar Falls
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